Chad Preiss

Chad Priess

Chief Operating Officer

Chad Preiss, Chief Operating Officer for Comptek Technologies has over a decade of global P&L experience in industrial markets, including power generation, marine, oil and gas and on highway natural gas as well as significant aerospace experience. He has a proven track record in OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), aftermarket and product (organic and non-organic) growth strategies, achieving financial results, and driving profitability, cash flow and operational performance in cyclical industries. Chad spent more than 30 years with Woodward, Inc, and Business Unit President of the Industrial Segment/Engine & Turbine Controls unit (~$1B revenue in 2019). Chad received his MBA from Rockford University, Rockford, IL and his B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Iowa State University. He also attended the Stanford University Executive Development Program, 2013.